MOT reliability
Triumph Super cub
12 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Triumph Super cub vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Super cub has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,698 miles.
12
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
140
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Super cub problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Super cub MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Steering36%
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Lamps & electrical4%
Triumph Super cub pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Triumph Super cub MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Super cub MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play swingarm centre bushes (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. rear to the right (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever attachment screws loose lever assembly loose (3.1.2b) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b) (1 times)
- front/rear tyres cracking (1 times)
- play in swing arm bushes (1 times)
- rear tyre sidewalls cracking (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
Triumph Super cub pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1,356 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 4,434 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 5,574 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12,565 |
| 1990 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 1,113 |
| 1980 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 37,196 |
| 1968 | 4 | 29 | 93% | 17,299 |
| 1967 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 4,469 |
Triumph Super cub reliability FAQ
Across 12 Triumph Super cub vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Super cub MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e).
The typical Triumph Super cub in our data has covered around
11,698 miles.
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